{"product_id":"mercury-block-water-pressure-sensor-8m0142696","title":"Mercury Block Water Pressure Sensor #8M0142696","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMercury Marine 8M0142696 Sensors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYour engine's cooling system works hard every time you're on the water, and the block water pressure sensor is what keeps tabs on it. The Mercury Marine 8M0142696 Block Water Pressure Sensor monitors the water pressure within the engine block, feeding real-time data to the engine management system so it can detect cooling issues before they turn into something far more expensive. It's a genuine Mercury Marine OEM part — the same sensor that came on the engine originally, built to the same specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater pressure sensors on Mercury engines are part of the SmartCraft monitoring ecosystem, providing the data that drives gauge readings, warning systems, and engine protection responses. When the sensor fails or reads inaccurately, you may see erratic gauge behavior, false alarms, or — more concerning — no alarm at all when cooling flow is actually compromised. Replacing a faulty sensor with a genuine OEM part restores accurate monitoring and keeps the engine protection system working as Mercury intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a genuine Mercury Marine part, the 8M0142696 is engineered to the exact tolerances and calibration specifications required for accurate pressure readings in your specific engine application. Aftermarket sensors may fit the port, but calibration differences can result in inaccurate readings that defeat the purpose of having a sensor in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Mercury Marine OEM block water pressure sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 8M0142696\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitors engine block water pressure for cooling system integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Mercury SmartCraft engine monitoring systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOEM calibration for accurate pressure readings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect replacement — no modification required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm your engine's model and serial number before ordering. Mercury Marine uses different sensors across their engine lineup, and verifying the correct part number for your specific engine ensures accurate readings and proper integration with your monitoring system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNormalized SKU:\u003c\/b\u003e 8M0142696\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eUPC Code:\u003c\/b\u003e 745061060753\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54090306126129,"sku":"MRC-8M0142696","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0015\/7184\/8291\/files\/mercury-block-water-pressure-sensor-8m0142696-745061060753-1236470704.jpg?v=1777889848","url":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicemarine.com\/products\/mercury-block-water-pressure-sensor-8m0142696","provider":"First Choice Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}